How to retrieve deleted mail from office 365
The frustration of deleted emails! Don't worry, I'm here to help you retrieve deleted emails from Office 365. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Check the "Deleted Items" folder
- Log in to your Office 365 account using a web browser.
- Go to the "Mail" or "Inbox" section.
- Click on the "Deleted Items" folder (it might be hidden, so you might need to click on the "More" button to reveal it).
- Check if the deleted email is still present in the "Deleted Items" folder. If it is, you can restore it by dragging it back to your inbox or right-clicking on it and selecting "Move to > Inbox".
Method 2: Use the "Recover Deleted Items" feature
- Log in to your Office 365 account using a web browser.
- Go to the "Mail" or "Inbox" section.
- Click on the gear icon () and select "View all Outlook settings".
- In the "Mail" section, click on "Deleted items".
- Click on the "Recover deleted items" button.
- Select the date range for which you want to recover deleted items.
- Click on the "Recover" button.
- The recovered emails will be moved to the "Recoverable Items" folder.
- You can then move the recovered email back to your inbox by dragging it or right-clicking and selecting "Move to > Inbox".
Method 3: Use the "Office 365 Admin Center"
- Log in to the Office 365 Admin Center using your admin credentials.
- Go to the "Users" section.
- Click on the user account for which you want to recover deleted emails.
- Click on the "Mail" tab.
- Click on the "Recover deleted items" button.
- Select the date range for which you want to recover deleted items.
- Click on the "Recover" button.
- The recovered emails will be moved to the "Recoverable Items" folder.
- You can then move the recovered email back to the user's inbox by dragging it or right-clicking and selecting "Move to > Inbox".
Important notes:
- The "Recover deleted items" feature is only available for a limited time, usually 30 days, after the email is deleted.
- If you're using a mobile app, you might need to use the web version of Office 365 to recover deleted emails.
- If you're using a third-party email client, you might need to check the client's settings to see if it has a built-in feature to recover deleted emails.
I hope these methods help you retrieve your deleted emails from Office 365!